Around 10 persons out of 1000 Sri Lankan population are at risk of getting Stroke according to the Consultant Neurologist Padma Gunaratne.If someone got Diabetes,Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure,High Cholesterol ,Lack of Exercise,Addicted to smoking/passive smoking and Alcohol they are at high risk of getting Stroke Dr.Gunaratne has stated while addressing a Media Seminar on "World Stroke Day" held at Health Promotions Bureau in Colombo yesterday(26).
People should be aware on symptoms of Stroke ,a Sudden severe with no known cause Headache,Sudden Numbness or weakness of face.arm or leg especially in one side of the body,Sudden confusion ,trouble speaking or understanding ,Sudden trouble seeing or blurred vision in one or both eyes ,Sudden trouble walking ,dizziness ,loss of balance or coordination appetite problem and seek medical advise when these symptoms appear she has further stated.
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